Desktop or Laptop?
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Spudster said:
What will you be using it for?
Desktops are generally better for work/gaming. The LARGEST factor is that they're able to be upgraded. Laptops can be upgraded a little (RAM & Hard Drive capacity), but desktops can hold out longer.
The average lifespan on a laptop is 3 years. The average desktop lifespan is around 5, however it can be upgraded to meet the latest requirements by software & gaming applications.
My vote is for desktop.
froggyboy604
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My Windows Vista laptop is over 6 years old.
I rarely use my laptop because I find it more comfortable to sit at a big computer desk while I'm sitting at a soft computer chair with adjustable height and tilt angle for the seat for maximum comfort.
The Keyboards for desktops also have adjustable feet to adjust for comfort.
The mouse is also more comfortable to use than a touchpad.
I rarely use my laptop because I find it more comfortable to sit at a big computer desk while I'm sitting at a soft computer chair with adjustable height and tilt angle for the seat for maximum comfort.
The Keyboards for desktops also have adjustable feet to adjust for comfort.
The mouse is also more comfortable to use than a touchpad.
froggyboy604
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People want quiet and thin laptops with long battery life like the Macbook Air which has an SSD, and minimal cooling which won't make too much noise, but just blows enough air to keep the laptop cool enough to not overheat.
The Tablet trend of having no fans, and very thin cases maybe causing laptop makers to make laptops which are thinner, run fans at slower speeds where it spins just enough air to keep laptop cool without generating much noise, or using much battery life.
Also, fewer casual computer users are buying laptops for casual tasks like reading the news, replying to short messages, and playing casual games like Angry Birds and Temple Run thesedays because of iPads, Smartphones, and eReaders, so laptop companies maybe using poorer quality parts to save money, so they can sell laptops cheaper, or at the same price while still making a profit on cheaper goods sold at the same price.
The Tablet trend of having no fans, and very thin cases maybe causing laptop makers to make laptops which are thinner, run fans at slower speeds where it spins just enough air to keep laptop cool without generating much noise, or using much battery life.
Also, fewer casual computer users are buying laptops for casual tasks like reading the news, replying to short messages, and playing casual games like Angry Birds and Temple Run thesedays because of iPads, Smartphones, and eReaders, so laptop companies maybe using poorer quality parts to save money, so they can sell laptops cheaper, or at the same price while still making a profit on cheaper goods sold at the same price.
Ina few years I am seeing thin laptops with SDD running windows. I don't know how they can build a laptop yet without a fan, It does need to process alot more then a tablet.
I only got my system in May I see how the run goes.
I only got my system in May I see how the run goes.
SamuelJones
New Arrival
Mobility matters, so vote for Laptop.
froggyboy604
Seasoned Veteran
Spudster said:
Google Chromebooks are Netbooks/laptops. The Samsung branded Chromebook is fanless, and uses a SSD. I think some laptops just has the shape of a laptop, but has the power and performance of a tablet, or smartphone which is good enough for many casual computer users who mainly post on forums, type documents, go on social networks, watch video, and do everyday tasks,
The Surface RT tablet can also be considered a laptop when you have a keyboard cover since it also comes with MS Office 2013, and the classic desktop from older versions of Windows.
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